"Also..."
Tushan Huanhuan paused, then added, "During this time, if you encounter the Qingqiu Fox or the Jade Fox Clan, remember to let them know-powerful members of the Amaterasu Divine Clan have infiltrated our ranks."
"As for whether they believe it or take precautions, that is their business."
"By informing them, we will have done all that duty and kindness demand."
The Tushan Fox Clan cultivators cupped their fists in salute. "Understood."
Tushan Huanhuan waved her hand and said, "Move out."
After a pause, she added, "Younger Sister Jade Face, your group will come with me."
Thus, the Tushan cultivators split into five teams, each with one fighter of half-step Heavenly Immortal strength and close to a hundred and forty members.
Li Qingyuan and his two companions followed the team led by Tushan Huanhuan, the strongest among them.
After taking a large Fox Demon Nest, the Tushan Clan began sweeping through the surrounding medium and small Demon Fox Nests, while also clearing out the scattered stragglers roaming this region.
Elsewhere.
The Jade Fox Clan, the Yuheng Great Elder Lineage.
The Young Vein Master, Fox Immortal Yuling, had a cultivation at the true immortal peak stage. A half-step Heavenly Immortal Fox Demon under her served as her guard and was also one of the contestants.
Fox Clan cultivators could be both Dao Protectors and contestants.
Yuling commanded over a hundred and forty Jade Fox Clan cultivators, almost all of them late-stage True Immortals.
"Clean up the battlefield and collect the Divine Stones."
Yuling stood proudly, tall and shapely in a green dress, her gaze cold as she issued her orders. "Once the Divine Stones have been collected, proceed to the next Demon Fox Nest immediately."
A map lay before her as well, given to her by her Grandmother, Great Elder